Mary Lynne Baker Granbois
Mary Lynne Granbois was born in Poplar, Mont., on April 23, 1937. Her parents were Nellie Nesbit Baker and Melvin G Baker.
She was married to Michael Granbois and they had three children, Thomas (Colette), Manny (Melissa) and Brenda Granbois. She has one brother, James. Grandchildren include Heather Granbois (Katy), Andrew Granbois (Sheena), Jessica Dionne (Isaiah), Michael Granbois (Kari), Jordan Granbois (Tanya), Abbey Granbois, Megan Granbois, Laura Allen (Cameron), Cheryce Perales Sanchez (Donavon) and Brianna Perales. There are 10 wonderful grandchildren and 16 exceptional great-grandchildren.
Mary Lynne passed away July 18, 2025, in Billings Hospital with her children and grandchildren nearby. Of course, they were nearby. This is where she wanted them and this is where they wanted to be. She was surely the matriarch of the family, both before and after the death of her husband. She carried the family crest with honor and pride and her reward was a beautiful and loving family — an assembly of fine men and women.
Mary Lynne lived in Poplar almost her entire life with exceptions for advanced education and brief years apart while her husband taught and coached. Their return to their hometown brought them home to family and friends from their childhoods. She was an active participant in her children’s lives and raised them to be good members and leaders in their community.
Mary Lynne was the firstborn child to her mother’s family of wartime farmers. She was the beautiful little child with pigtails that ran to see her uncles and aunts who adored her. Her mama took such pride in making her a little lady. Her mama and Uncle Charlie took her by the hand to Sunday school on Sunday morning. She was a good singer ... and loud.
During her school years, she was the center of social gatherings and had many close friends. Weekend dances in the Baker basement were an attraction and everyone was invited. She participated in school activities without exception and was the best dancer her brother ever twirled.
Her home became sanctuary for all her children and their families to come. The infamous kitchen table was a place of laughter and love with all of her family gathered around. She was a die-hard Montana Grizzly fan until her last breath and beyond. She was fiercely loyal and honest in her advice, someone her family looked to often, her strength in life and death was unmatched.
Tom, Manny and Brenda would like to thank all those who had the honor of being a part of her life. We will miss her.
Her cremated remains will be placed at rest with her family at a time of a private family celebration of her life.
(Paid Obituary)
